Shine over lake and strand, star from afar
You who in Eastern land were lit by the Lord's star
Star from old Bethlehem, lead us not far, but home
Children and shepherds gladly follow your beam
Radiant star, oh radiant star!
Night over Judah's land, night over Zion
Out by the western strand fades the Orion
Shepherds in weary sleep
Children in slumbers deep
Wake to the wondrous choir of voices rejoicing
Gazing at eastern skies where a star is rising
Leaving their lambs and home, seeking for Eden
Star from old Bethlehem shows them the way then
Through earthly bonds that hinder and tie
To the gleaming garden's gate so high
To the gleaming garden's gate so high
Arms there reach out to them, lips softly whisper
Whisper and welcome them, gentle and crisper
Star from old Bethlehem leads us not far, but home
Children and shepherds follow your glowing light
Radiant star, oh radiant star so bright